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Khathandor's Horn
A horn made of white bone. It's tone is sometimes described as unearthly. The sounds emitted from the horn can be heard for great distances. They at times appear to inspire those who hear their melody.
The horn has been credited, whether true or not, with turning the tides of many battles while in Khathandor's possession.
“This will be the driving force of our rebellion. Already I feel a bond with it, and its power to inspire the hearts of others is magical.” - Khathandor - Explorer's Guide (GS-Guide-ADV4-37)
Armaund Ra sports a tattoo of the horn on his neck. - Deathmatch at the Colosseum of Ashes (RPA-SQ1)
Origin
During the reign of Queen Gimax, a young Khathandor, still a priest, comes across an ivory horn in the Sacred Caverns of the Insectoid Hive;
Inside, you discover an ivory horn.
Khathandor is immediately fascinated by it. “We will keep this artifact in our sanctuary and decipher its meaning.” He places the horn on an empty shelf, but continues to stare at it intently. - The Hive (GS-ADV3)
Literary Reference
A poem, written by a previous inmate, is carved into the wall of the cell block of Kulbak Prison.
Khathandor, do not sleep!
Your people are in chains.
Khathandor, sound your horn!
Or forever shall we remain.
Horn of Khathandor, make us brave
The freedom we seek
Lies through your grave. - Crack in Kulbak (RPA-ADV5)
References
Crack in Kulbak (RPA-ADV5)
On your first restless night of sleep in the Kulbak cell block, you dream of Khathandor. Using his great horn, he rallies an army of Dragul warriors to his side.
You may encounter Gimlix in the prison. He offers you an “artifact of immeasurable power”. It is a locket on a thin gold chain. If you agree to wear it, you will experience an out of body experience. Your spirit floats freely through the prison until you encounter the spirit of Khathandor holding his magical horn. - Tome of Encounters (RPA-Tome-ADV5-22)
Later exploration of the prison will reveal the secret catacombs and a crypt. Opening the crypt of Khathandor, you find the remains of the Kobold warrior dressed in full armor. His hands are folded peacefully across his chest. In his grasp is his prized horn. Prying the horn from his death grip, a strange blue mist rises from the corpse, ready to challenge you from beyond the grave.
Bogroot Demon (RPA-ADV6)
If you took Khathandor's horn, you will find yourself unfortunately haunted by his spirit. He seems to be lurking by your side, barely visible from the corner of your eye. You soon discover it is not your imagination as you witness Elsifor talking with his spirit. He is rightly angry that you stole his prized possession and offers you a test to prove your worth. Fail and you will have to return his horn. - Tome of Encounters (RPA-Tome-ADV6-5)
Deathmatch at the Colosseum of Ashes (RPA-SQ1)
If you have the horn in your possession, you may offer it to Armaund Ra.
“I do not know how you came to possess Khathandor’s horn, but I am honored that you would entrust it to me.” - Armaund Ra - Deathmatch at the Colosseum of Ashes (RPA-SQ1)
The Frozen Expanse (GS-ADV6)
Bested in battle, Khathandor will use the horn to call on a swarm of Harpies. They will fly him away to safety.
Passing through the gates of the wall surrounding the Glacial Palace, the horn will be used to summon a flock of Harpies. They will descend on the Frost Giant guards, clawing at their eyes and faces.
Khathandor will use the horn to inspire a group of Kaiika prisoners to rise up against their Frost Giant captors.